At EuroMedLab 2025, we prioritize sustainability to create a congress that respects the environment and promotes responsible practices.
Here’s how we are embedding sustainability into every aspect of the event:
EuroMedLab Goes Green
Event planning, planet caring
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Digital and Paperless Strategy
- We minimize printed materials by enhancing our digital presence. QR codes, a dedicated congress app, and an online website provide easy access to schedules, maps, and event programs.
- We decided not to print the final program as part of our paperless strategy. It will be available online only.
- We implemented digital signage to integrate and support physical signage to reduce waste of materials
Partners, venue and suppliers Sustainability
- Our PCO, MZ Events, has implemented a System Managament for the Sustainability of Events according to the ISO 20121 whose aim is to minimise and manage the impact generated by the events with an attention to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
- We partnered with a Venue committed to sustainability which put in place several policies and operating procedures to ensure their efforts to be good stewards of the environment. These efforts focus on clean energy, the use of public transport, sustainable catering, selective waste management and the use of re-usable materials. Look at all the initiatives here: LINK
- We use catering suppliers which favour locally sourced and organic products and hold sustainability certifications.
- We will place water dispensers with cups throughout the venue and we encourage our delegates to bring their own bottles to limit the use of plastic.
Plastic and Waste Reduction
- We avoid single-use plastics and replace them with compostable or reusable dining utensils.
- We have introduced selective recycling bins throughout the venue for the various types of waste generated during the event.
- We will place containers to collect badges at the end of the event, so that we can recycle the re-usable materials.
- Congress kit (bags, notes & pens) will be made with eco-friendly materials
- Exhibitor badges will be made with 100% recycled paper (no plastic).
Transportation and Carbon Footprint
- We will provide public transport passes to encourage an eco-friendly way to move.
- We invite our delegates to prefer direct flights and consider carbon offset options for their travel
- No private transfer will be organized for our speakers and guests, as we encourage them to use public transport
Social responsibility
- We preferred local suppliers to reduce environmental impact and support the local economy.
Sustainable Engagement
- We create and spread dedicated communication campaigns to share our sustainable achievements, inspiring all stakeholders to join our efforts.
- We have included a session dedicated to sustainable practices in the scientific program: Environmental Impact of Laboratory Medicine (Green and Sustainable Medical Laboratories)